Prayer Shawl and Knitting from the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Cary United Methodist Church from NIU Day of Remembrance (One-Year Anniversary)

Item

Title
Prayer Shawl and Knitting from the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Cary United Methodist Church from NIU Day of Remembrance (One-Year Anniversary)
Description
(1) Red, white and black prayer shawl with tassels at both ends. There is a small, silver keychain attached to the red end and reads: Together We Can Make A Difference. At the black end are a card, a pamphlet, and a prayer pinned to the shawl. Card reads: Our gift of comfort [...]; also has a message of support / condolence note inside. Pamphlet explains the creation process and history of the shawls and Cary United Methodist Church. Prayer cites Pam DiValerio as the knitter of this particular shawl. Size: 16"-24" wide by 72" long.

(2) Also created by the Prayer Shawl Ministry: Red, knitted cloth. Size: 5" by 6".

Item were donated on the NIU Day of Remembrance, 2/14/2009.
Subject
Artifacts; Textiles; Cards; Messages of Support; Condolence Notes; Prayers; Empathy; 2/14 Memorial Collection
Creator
The Prayer Shawl Ministry at Cary United Methodist Church, 500 First Street, Cary, IL 60013; Pam DiValerio
Publisher
Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University
Date
2/14/2009
Rights
Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois; literary rights are dedicated to the public. Reference our policies and rights for use of the 2/14 Memorial Collection.
Language
English
Online Submission
No

Tags

Artifacts Cards Condolence Notes Empathy Messages of Support Prayers Textiles